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Braised Leeks and Mustard Greens

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"Mustard greens, where have you been all my life?! The earthy, mild onion flavor of leeks combined with the spicy kick of mustard greens braised in a buttered broth makes for a simple and tasty side dish." — Gardener98

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4 leeks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups washed, dried and chopped mustard greens

2 tablespoons chicken broth, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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Directions

Trim leeks so that about 1 1/2 inches of green leaves remain, and slice the leeks in half lengthwise. Separate leaves and pull the leeks apart to rinse away any dirt and sand in the layers, then chop leeks into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the leeks until they begin to separate and soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in mustard greens, and pour in enough chicken broth to just cover the bottom of the pan and prevent leeks from browning. Cook the leeks and mustard greens until the greens turn bright green and start to soften, another 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Dec 29, 2011

this turned out great. i actually couldn't find mustard greens so i substituted with kale and it was delicious.

—emily r

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Jul 27, 2011

I love leeks! And the combo with the tart mustard greens was lovely. I made a simple baked chicken and added some mushrooms and garlic. Came out great!

—ChristinaB

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May 06, 2012

Took a chance on a recipe with only 2 reviews because I had leeks and kale to use up. These are GOOD. They look appetizing when cooked and have a lightly sweet (from the carmelized leeks), lightly salty, and very flavorful taste. I liked them, my husband liked them, and most of my kids liked them. The recipe was ridiculously simple and fast and has a lot of nutrition. I will definitely make this as an easy, healthy side dish again.

—smemily

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Oct 29, 2012

Yes, it was very good. I added 2 fresh cloves of garlic, 6 oz of organic chicken broth and then a can of drained butter beans. Perfect.

—Terra

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Oct 14, 2012

I thought this was excellent, and SO quick and easy. The butter/broth/leeks combo worked really well with the greens, which ended up having a really nice texture. I'll definitely make this again!

—TribePride

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May 19, 2013

My husband and I LOVE this dish! I always use kale and usually about a full cup of chicken consomme. I also give it a sprinkle of lemon juice after it's cooked which really brings it to life. It cooks quickly, but preparing the kale and leeks is actually pretty time consuming.

—MaLizGa

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Feb 17, 2013

My first ever attempt at leeks or mustard greens and I enjoyed how it turned out. The greens have a very distinct flavor that the leeks mellow. If you like greens, this is a great recipe.

—lis

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Feb 10, 2013

Delicious, and super easy to make! The only hitch I had with this recipe was that I thought the ratio of leeks to greens was way off. The leeks I bought were pretty big (maybe 6" long after trimming, and 1.5" in diameter) and even three would have been, I thought, way too many. I ended up halving the amount of leeks, and doubling the mustard greens. I omitted the Parmesan (personal taste) and only gave the greens a tiny sprinkle of salt. They were amazingly delicious.

—Rowangrey

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Nutrition

Calories
124 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
14.1 g
5%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
6.8 g
10%

Fiber
2.5 g
10%

Protein
3.1 g
6%

Sodium
191 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Braised Leeks and Mustard Greens

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 124
Calories from Fat: 61

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.8g 10 %
Saturated Fat 4.1g 21 %
Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
Sodium 191mg 8 %
** Potassium 264mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.1g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10 %
Protein 3.1g 6 %
** Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A 63 %
Vitamin C 50 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 8 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 61 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.